Since returning to South Carolina last year, a goal of defensive line coach Brad Lawing has been to change the DNA of the defensive line, as last season the players he coached were the smallest of his coaching career.

Four newcomers to the defensive line who are a part of that change were impressive during the first week of spring practice, including a pair of freshmen who could become starters.

Today's report will focus on the newcomers to the defensive line and the impact they have made thus far.